Teacher Appreciation Cards

Hey! This week has been teacher appreciation week at my kids' school. I made cards for both of their teachers using Lawn Fawns SUPER cute A Good Apple set! Eep, so cute!

 

On the first card I made a fun sketchy background with Lucky Stars, Interlocking Backdrops  and Blue Skies. I created a white board with A Good Apple stamping each of sentiments in two inks.

 



My second card is very similar but on this one I created a background with the white board/ chalk board stamp and added a few stars from Blue Skies. "You're awesome" is from So Much to Say.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge - Nautical

Hi Everyone! This week's Paper Smooches Sparks challenge it to create a card using this picture for inspiration...

 

I LOVE this picture. Inspiration everywhere. Here is the card I created...

 





I used Paper Smooches Wicked Nauticool and Duo Die 3. Hope your are inspired and give the challenge a try!

 

Be sure to visit the other Sparks DT blogs here...

Jessica Davis
Lori Tecler
Savannah O’Gwynn

Nina Yang

 

PS- Did you see the Paper Smooches Sparks DT call? Give it a try! Its SO fun!!!

PTI April 2013 Blog Hop - Tilted

Hi Everyone! I'm having a little fun today and joining the PTI blog hop. This month's challenge is...

...TILTED!

 

Here is what I came up with...

 

I just LOVE my Mini Blooms PTI Stamp set. I stamped the setiment on a piece of white tilted cardstock then stamped the flowers in soft stone. I created a simple wrap around banner out of cardstock behind the sentiment panel (trendy and SO easy!) I finished my stamping off with the mini blooms again on the kraft base in white ink.

 

Thanks for hopping by!

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge - Cool Shades

Today is the start to a new challenge on the Paper Smooches Sparks blog! This week the challenge is to create something new with these fun colors...

 

 

(teal, periwinkle, kiwi, kraft)

 

 Here is my take...

 

I used stamps from Wicked Nauticool. I'm lovin' the nautical trend right now. Are you???

 

Check out what the rest of the team made....

Jessica Davis
Lori Tecler
Savannah O’Gwynn

Nina Yang

Hope you make time to play! Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

Arrrr! A Pirate Birthday Card

Hi Everyone! We had a crazy busy birthday weekend. One party had a pirate theme so I did my best to pull together a pirate card with the stamps I had on hand. Yep, no pirate stamps in my collection. ;)

 

I was inspired by Elena's card HERE. Isn't she awesome? It was a nice jumping off point since I didn't have much time to create this card.

I combined stamps from two of THE BEST stamp companies. Lawn Fawn and Paper Smooches. :) From Lawn Fawn I used Summertime Charm (stamps and die), Bannerific, Interlocking Backdrops, So Much to Say and Sally's ABCs. From Paper Smooches I used their new set Wicked Nauticool.



A few fun details:

- I stamped the herringbone background stamp from Interlocking Backdrops randomly on the black sail in white and grey to create a weathered look.

- I tucked three sequins behind the boat to look like stolen treasure. Arrr Matey!

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge - Butterflies

Hi Everyone! I hope you had a great Easter weekend! This week's Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge is all about....

 

 

Butterflies!!!

 

I was not only inspired by the butterfly theme but I also drew a little inspiration from the colors and the layout of the fun picture Kim chose for the week.

 

I used stamps from Whirligigs, Cuteasaurus plus Butterfly 1 Dies and Due Die 1. :)

 

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you can find time to play in the fun challenge!

 

Check out more inspiration from....

Jessica Davis
Lori Tecler
Savannah O’Gwynn

Nina Yang

 



10 Minute Craft Dash #14

 

I had an idea for a card and when I saw the current 10 minute craft dash it was a perfect fit! I pulled out all the stamps sets and paper I wanted to use and got my inks ready. 10 mintues went FAST but I was flying. :) I love stamping, I really do. My table was a mess and my hands were super inky (no time to clean, right?) but I did it. 9 mintues 34 seconds. Success.

 

 

All the "coloring" was done by inking the back of the stamps. A fun way to add quick color. :) All the stamps are from Lawn Fawn (So Much to Say, Year Three and Interlocking Backdrops).

Runway Inspired Challenge #32

Hi Everyone! I've always enjoyed checking out the Runway Inspired Challenges but haven't had the chance to play until now...

 

 

The inspiration photo is so cool!

 

 



And here is my take... I didn't have any sparkly silver paper or embellishments but with the newest Paper Crafts call fresh in my mind I went out on a limb and used....foil! Ha! Fun stuff. I wrapped a piece of foil around a strip of card stock for some instant shine. :)

 

The stamps are Mini Blooms from Papertrey Ink (amaaazing set Maile!) and one of my all time favorites Interlocking Backdrops from Lawn Fawn. :)

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge - Cool Shades

Hi Everyone! Its the start of a new Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge! This week its all about these fun colors...

 

(tangerine, deep orange, lime, lemon)

 

Here is my take...

 

 

I used Metropolis to create this trendy city scene. Just a few quick tips... First, I masked off the bottom line of the city stamps so I could make the building appear taller. Second, I trimmed one of the buildings on the dark orange level to add a little variety to the scene.

 

Hope you join in the fun this week!

 

AND don't forget to check out the other Sparks DT cards...

Jessica Davis
Lori Tecler
Savannah O’Gwynn

Nina Yang

ME Sketch Challenge #2

Hi Everyone! Before I dive back in to magazine submissions I thought it would be fun to stop and play in a challenge. I'm a BIG fan of Kryssi and Mama Elephant stamps so I decided to play with this sketch.

 

Here is what I came up with...

 

 

I used Trifecta and Good Times. Thanks for the challenge Kryssi! Here is LINK to the challenge if you'd like to play along. :)